REVEALED: Ireland's best waterside restaurants to visit and dine in the sunshine

River Shannon, Limerickplaceholder image
River Shannon, Limerick

Ireland's top waterside restaurants, bars and cafés have been ranked

Make hay while the sun shines - the best restaurants, bistros, bars and cafés have been ranked by Betway, with temperatures set to soar this weekend. 

In light of the sunny weather and blue skies, a list of the top places to dine with waterside views have been revealed. 

Coming in on top was The Curragower Bar and Restaurant, located in Limerick city. Situated on the banks of the river Shannon in Limerick’s Medieval Quarter, this spot offers locally sourced food and picturesque views. 

Angelina’s in Dublin, which sits on the banks of the Grand Canal, came in second place. Angelina's menu boasts Italian-inspired dishes to be enjoyed in a relaxing environment, overlooking the water.

The Boathouse in Co Donegal bagged third place, as it offers guests amazing food with views of the beautiful Lough Foyle. They are famed for their fish and chips and their catch of the day. placeholder image
The Boathouse in Co Donegal bagged third place, as it offers guests amazing food with views of the beautiful Lough Foyle. They are famed for their fish and chips and their catch of the day. 

The popularity of each location was measured by a unique index score - based on excellent Tripadvisor rankings, Google reviews and Instagram followers - with the lower the overall index score, the higher the ranking. 

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